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Lymphangiosarcoma MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Lymphangiosarcoma
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.375.480
C04.557.450.795.480
Unique ID
D008204
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008204
Annotation
coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term
Scope Note
A malignant tumor originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels. Most lymphangiosarcomas arise in an arm secondary to radical mastectomy but they sometimes complicate idiopathic lymphedema. The lymphedema has usually been present for 6 to 10 years before malignant changes develop. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1866)
Entry Term(s)
Lymphangioendothelioma, Malignant
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1995/06/08
Lymphangiosarcoma Preferred
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